slownlowsc

Hey guys need some help on my engine swap. Basically blew the engine on my sc swapped it for a jdm 2jzge changed all the seals, water pump and timing belt swap went great. Car runs good normal idle normal temp my only problem is the valve covers get super hot is that normal. They get so hot that oil is starting to leak from the valve covers and and the distributor. Please help Thanks guys.

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iTrader: (44)

did u change the valve cover gasket and the distributor O ring?

slownlowsc

yeah changed valve cover gasket and o ring. Could me not running egr cause this problem. Maybe I did something wrong with the vaccum lines only have two connected.

j23a45m

did you check the cam seals as well?

slownlowsc

yeah changed all the seals when I did the swap. Its just weird cause the car runs good but the valve covers get so hot that you cant even put your finger on it for a second. Now where the pcv valve goes seems like the rubber gromet is starting to show sighns of oil.

kirk28

Hi,saw this post and thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have just bought a Import ( I live in Australia) JDM 1994 Toyota Crown which has the 2JZ GE, and I too have this problem. I am about to do some trouble shooting and give the car a going over, new to the 2J's.

The valve covers get very hot, there is leaking out of the distributor cap (am about to replace the o ring), I am going to give the cooling system a going over (change the thermostat - flush and new radiator cap ) and see how that goes. Am also goin to have a look at getting a new PCV valve . Will let you know how I go, and will keep an eye on this post.
Cheers

slownlowsc

Thanks for the reply kirk. I am new to the 2jz engines too but talked to a couple of guys with these engines and everybody says its perfectly normal. Seems too hot for me but car runs great .Please keep me updated if you find anything wrong with yours.